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The Aerospace Corporation · 3 months ago

Linux Infrastructure-as-Code DevOps Engineer

El Segundo, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$135K/yr - $228K/yr

4+ years exp

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. We are seeking a Linux Infrastructure-as-Code DevOps Engineer with strong enterprise Linux expertise and Infrastructure-as-Code skills to develop and support processes for secure server management in various environments.

AerospaceGovernmentInnovation ManagementMilitary

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop IaC automation to make deploying and managing secure and hardened Linux systems both in large enterprise environment as well as in multiple SAPs / CAPs standalone (air-gapped) networks faster, more consistent, more sustainable

Implementation that enables even those with less code knowledge

Strategy including how to enable/transform greater adoption by admins

Software development of the IaC code base for Linux systems, including:

Security hardening, compliance, and automation tasks

Automated Linux system provisioning and configuration management

Manage common software tools, agents, and config

Stage and test rollouts of software & configurations

Manage enterprise-scale Linux services and infrastructure

Upgrades of IaC infrastructure itself, both servers and agents

Qualification

Enterprise Linux expertiseInfrastructure-as-Code (IaC)Automated provisioning toolsPuppetAnsibleTerraformPythonTeam leadershipMentoringCommunication skills

Required

BS in CS / Engineering or equivalent experience

Minimum four years experience in enterprise Linux system administration, including configuration, troubleshooting, and security hardening in enterprise environments

Experience and programming skill implementing infrastructure-as-code with tools like Puppet, Ansible, Bash, Terraform, Python

Experience with IaC for automated system management and configuration

Experience with Git repositories and software development workflow

Experience with automated provisioning tools (e.g. Kickstart, Terraform, Stacki, or Cobbler)

Strong sense of ownership, customer service, and integrity

TS/SCI clearance. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance

Strong programming skills implementing infrastructure-as-code with tools like Puppet, Ansible, Bash, Terraform, Python

Experience with IaC for automated system management and configuration in a large-scale enterprise environment

Minimum seven years experience in enterprise Linux system including configuration, troubleshooting, and security hardening in enterprise environments

Proven experience influencing and leading cross-functional teams

Team leadership, experience mentoring other staff

Preferred

Certification: Puppet, Ansible, Red Hat, Ubuntu certification

Experience provisioning new secure systems in both enterprise as well as smaller standalone networks

Experience implementing and maintaining security accreditation

Experience provisioning Linux systems and implementing configuration management compliant with DISA STIGs

Benefits

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options

401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire

Flexible spending accounts

Variable pay program for exceptional contributions

Relocation assistance

Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career

Education assistance programs

An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect